It's no secret in these parts just how much we love the new Doctor (Matt Smith, grr!) and his companion, the succulent Karen Gillan, but new pictures are hitting the internet that are showing just how right we were! Be careful before you scroll down because these just might melt your monitor!

Smoking period dress!

And this, well don't worry Karen, I think we all feel a little drunk when we look deep into Matt's eyes!

Whew! It's getting hot in the TARDIS now!

Maybe we'll finally get some proper bikinis aboard the TARDIS!

With a treat like this aboard the TARDIS, it's only a matter of time before we see some of the restricted settings on that sonic screwdriver, am I right?!?

What! Why'd they bring back that old biddy Alex Kingston? She's old enough to be Matt's grandma!!! BOOOO!!!

Whew, this makes me feel better. They're just sooo cute together!

I just can't wait for the season to start so we can see the sparks fly between this pair of time-crossed lovers! I give it three episodes before they're snogging (that's British for kissing)!

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